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Heat Wave Hazards: Protecting Livestock in the Southeast
Southeast Regional Ag News
With triple-digit heat indices expected, producers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama are urged to guard against animal heat stress.
Heat and Smoke Protection Rules Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of new rules for protecting farm workers that Washington Farm Bureau Safety Director, Dominique Damian says both employers and employees should be aware of.
Heat and Smoke Protection Rules Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A couple of new rules for protecting farm workers that Washington Farm Bureau Safety Director, Dominique Damian says both employers and employees should be aware of.
Sun Protection
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
It’s that time of year again when farmers spend a lot of time in the sun, and Devon Charlier, with the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, says protecting yourself starts with sunscreen.
UC-Davis Agrivoltaics Research and Affordable-Safe Food Act
The Agribusiness Update
U.C. Davis researchers study efficiency of agrivoltaics in which crops are grown in the shade of solar panels, and Ag groups applaud Senate's Affordable and Safe Food Act.
Northwest Pear Outlook Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
In spite of the extreme weather seen in the PNW this year, the Northwest pear crop looks as if its held up well as harvest begins.
Northwest Pear Outlook Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
In spite of the extreme weather seen in the PNW this year, the Northwest pear crop looks as if its held up well as harvest begins.
California Melon Demand/Challenges and Oregon Adopts Ag Heat Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown melon demand remains high amid challenges, and Oregon adopts emergency heat rules for farmworkers.
Slower Pork Processing Speeds and Vilsack on Market Diversity
The Agribusiness Update
Slower line speeds are now the rule at six pork processing plants under the new system, and Vilsack talks about diversifying our markets instead of narrow focus.
Protected Agriculture in Mexico and China-Argentina Meat Talks
The Agribusiness Update
Protected agriculture is growing like a weed in Mexico, and China in talks with Argentina to fill meat needs.
BASF and Northwest Potato Growers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
BASF talks Northwest Potato Growers at the Potato Expo in Orlando.
Photoselective Netting
Fruit Grower Report
One area they are global leaders in is called Photoselective Netting. Dr. Yosepha Shahak, an Israeli researcher and world authority on anti-hail shade nets visited Wenatchee to speak about how they protect orchards.
Shade Haven Provides Livestock Portable Shade
Land & Livestock Report
Nearly two years ago I interviewed Vince Hundt the inventor of the Shade Haven — a nifty portable shade device for livestock.
Shade Haven Shade Providing Product
Land & Livestock Report
With the recent round of high temperatures, many livestock are seeking out shade to endure the heat.
Shade Haven Shade-Providing Product
Land & Livestock Report
With the recent round of high temperatures around the Pacific Northwest, many livestock are seeking out shade to endure the heat. What is to be done if the pasture your cows are grazing doesn't have shade?
Life Without A/C
Food Forethought
The majority of the nation is suffering from sweltering conditions, some without a/c.
Installing Solar
Line on Agriculture
A lot of homes and businesses in the northwest are adding solar panels or including them as part of new construction. Bruce Gage, co-owner and installation supervisor for Eco-Depot says there are a lot of different ways to go with solar.